AP source: Astros, Myers agree to $5 million deal

Published 6:00 pm, Thursday, January 7, 2010

HOUSTON - Pitcher Brett Myers and the Houston Astros have reached a preliminary agreement on a one-year contract that guarantees him $5 million, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.

The person spoke Friday on condition of anonymity because the contract was subject to a physical, which likely will be next week.

Myers’ deal includes a mutual option for 2011. He also can earn additional performance bonuses.

The 29-year-old right-hander has played all eight of his major league seasons with the Phillies, going 73-63 with a 4.40 ERA. He was 4-3 with a 4.84 ERA in 10 starts and eight relief appearances last year, when he made $12 million.